Bosch 1660RK 24 Volt Circular Saw/Reciprocating Saw Combo Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased the 24 V reciprocating & circular saw combo kit some two years back.I'm an electrician, not a professional carpenter, but I do take on remodeling projects from time to time.I've enjoyed decent mileage (a host of window replacements, two kitchens and four bathrooms) out of both these tools, but I've had some problems as well.

When the reciprocating saw gets to vibrating - as reciprocating saws will - the battery pack falls out!Drop that sucker on it's head one time too many, and you're out 114 bucks for a replacement.Recently took my saw to a repair shop, and waiting to hear back from the factory.Thus, still don't know if it's a design flaw, or just another busted tool.Apart from that one,very significant problem, I'll say that the reciprocating saw's darn handy, and excellent for light to medium demolition.However, when the going gets really tough, you need something that'll make the lights dim; that's when my corded Milwaukee takes over.

The circular saw's 6 1/2" blade makes it a light to medium-duty tool as well.It's left-bladed, which I like, but this also means the blade-guide tends to bind against the cut off piece of whatever you're sawing (I'm right-handed), and the tool has to be pushed.I like the saw's electric brake very much; release the trigger and the blade stops quicker'n you can think about it.

Over all, both tools are handy-dandy, but a bit pricey for something that's not pro-grade.

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